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Bitcoin News 31 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock edges up in premarket as bitcoin climbs near $89,000

Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock edges up in premarket as bitcoin climbs near $89,000

Cipher Mining shares rose 1.1% to $14.76 in pre-market trading Friday as bitcoin climbed 1.5% to $89,038. The company recently signed a $5.5 billion, 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for AI data center capacity, with 300 MW planned for 2026. Shares of other U.S.-listed miners were mixed before the bell. Cipher also amended a Texas lease with Fluidstack and Google for up to 207 MW of server power.
2 January 2026
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IREN stock rises in premarket as bitcoin rebounds — what traders are watching

IREN stock rises in premarket as bitcoin rebounds — what traders are watching

IREN Limited shares rose 3.1% to $38.95 in premarket trading Friday, tracking bitcoin’s 1.6% climb to $89,034. The stock, valued at $10.9 billion, traded between $37.20 and $39.03 in the previous session. Other U.S.-listed miners were mixed. Traders are watching bitcoin’s $90,000 level and IREN’s next earnings report on Feb. 11.
2 January 2026
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MARA stock slides into 2026 after share-plan filing as bitcoin steadies near $88,000

MARA stock slides into 2026 after share-plan filing as bitcoin steadies near $88,000

MARA Holdings shares fell 3.6% to $8.98 in the final U.S. session of 2025, trading between $8.96 and $9.40. A Dec. 30 filing showed MARA registered 33 million more shares for its equity plan, raising the pool to 63 million. Bitcoin rose 1% to $88,666 but was set for its first annual loss since 2022. Other bitcoin miners, including Riot Platforms and CleanSpark, also closed lower.
2 January 2026
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Strategy Inc stock forecast for 2026: MSTR targets stay wide as bitcoin swings and MSCI review nears

Strategy Inc stock forecast for 2026: MSTR targets stay wide as bitcoin swings and MSCI review nears

Strategy Inc (MSTR) shares fell 2.3% to $151.95 as investors await MSCI’s January 15 decision on whether to remove firms with major digital asset holdings from its indexes. The company raised $108.8 million in December by selling shares to buy 1,229 bitcoins, bringing its total to 672,497. The stock is down over 14% in the past month. Wall Street targets for 2026 range widely, with a consensus near $465.
2 January 2026
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Bitcoin price forecast 2026: New calls see fresh highs after 2025 slide

Bitcoin price forecast 2026: New calls see fresh highs after 2025 slide

Bitcoin was trading near $87,474 Wednesday, set for a more than 6% drop in 2025 after hitting a record above $126,000 in October. K33 turned bullish for 2026, citing expected U.S. rate cuts and potential regulatory changes. The firm said bitcoin now tracks U.S. stocks more closely and flagged possible demand from 401(k) plans. Standard Chartered forecasts $150,000 by end-2026.
1 January 2026
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BTDR stock today: Bitdeer closes up 3% into year-end as bitcoin weakens — what traders watch next

BTDR stock today: Bitdeer closes up 3% into year-end as bitcoin weakens — what traders watch next

Bitdeer Technologies Group shares closed up 3.3% at $11.21 on Dec. 31, outpacing other U.S.-listed bitcoin miners. Bitcoin was last down 0.5% near $87,800. Investors are watching a Feb. 2 deadline in a securities class action alleging Bitdeer misled shareholders about its SEALMINER roadmap and chip delays. The company reported a $266.7 million net loss in its Nov. 10 results.
1 January 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock ends 2025 lower as bitcoin slips — what investors watch next

Strategy (MSTR) stock ends 2025 lower as bitcoin slips — what investors watch next

Strategy Inc shares closed down 2.3% at $151.95 as bitcoin slipped to about $87,744 early Thursday, with U.S. stock markets shut for New Year’s Day. The company disclosed it bought 1,229 bitcoins for $108.8 million, bringing total holdings to 672,497 as of Dec. 28. Coinbase fell 2.4%, Marathon Digital dropped 3.6%, and Riot Platforms slipped 0.4% in the last session. MSCI will decide in January on possible benchmark exclusion for Strategy.
1 January 2026
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IREN stock ends 2025 lower as bitcoin slips — what traders watch next

IREN stock ends 2025 lower as bitcoin slips — what traders watch next

IREN closed down 1.4% at $37.77 on Wednesday, marking a three-day slide, then edged up slightly after hours. Bitcoin fell below $88,000, pressuring crypto miners; Marathon dropped 3.6%, CleanSpark 2.9%. IREN’s recent capital raise follows a $9.7 billion Microsoft AI cloud deal announced in November. The company’s next earnings report is expected February 11.
1 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips toward $87,700 as year-end risk mood drags crypto stocks

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips toward $87,700 as year-end risk mood drags crypto stocks

Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $87,696 in late U.S. trading Wednesday, heading for its first annual loss since 2022. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $355 million in net inflows on Dec. 30, according to Farside Investors. Shares of Coinbase and Strategy dropped over 2% after hours, while Marathon Digital slid 3.6%. Bitcoin traded between $87,173 and $89,014 during the day.
31 December 2025
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Coinbase stock drops after hours as bitcoin heads for first annual loss since 2022

Coinbase stock drops after hours as bitcoin heads for first annual loss since 2022

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 5:04 PM ET — After-hours Coinbase Global shares slid 2.4% to $226.14 in after-hours trading on Wednesday. The move matters because Coinbase’s results are closely tied to crypto trading activity. When investors trade less, exchanges collect fewer transaction fees. Crypto sentiment turned cautious into year-end as bitcoin headed for its first annual loss since 2022, down more than 6% for 2025, Reuters reported. Bitcoin hit a record above $126,000 in October but lost momentum after U.S. tariff and export-control headlines sparked a sharp selloff and more than $19 billion of forced liquidations across leveraged positions,
31 December 2025
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Strategy (MSTR) drops after-hours as bitcoin stays weak and fresh share sales hang over the stock

Strategy (MSTR) drops after-hours as bitcoin stays weak and fresh share sales hang over the stock

Strategy Inc shares fell 2.3% to $151.95 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company disclosed it sold 663,450 shares for $108.8 million and used the proceeds to buy 1,229 bitcoin. The company now holds 672,497 bitcoin, worth about $59 billion at recent prices. Trading volume topped 15.6 million shares. Investors are watching for further stock sales and bitcoin moves as 2026 approaches.
31 December 2025
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Circle (CRCL) stock slips today as bitcoin heads for first annual loss since 2022

Circle (CRCL) stock slips today as bitcoin heads for first annual loss since 2022

Circle shares fell 1.1% to $79.05 in late trading Wednesday as Bitcoin dropped 0.4% to $87,513, heading for its first annual decline since 2022. Coinbase and Strategy also traded lower. U.S. short-term funding markets saw year-end strains, with a record $74.6 billion drawn from the New York Fed’s repo facility. Traders are watching 2026 Fed rate expectations after 75 basis points of cuts in 2025.
31 December 2025
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IREN stock slips in New York trade as bitcoin eases into year-end

IREN stock slips in New York trade as bitcoin eases into year-end

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 13:50 ET — Regular session IREN Limited shares fell about 1% on Wednesday to $37.92, paring earlier losses as the price of bitcoin drifted lower. The Nasdaq-listed company sits at the intersection of two volatile trades: bitcoin mining and data centers built for artificial intelligence workloads. That combination has made the stock sensitive to shifts in crypto prices and risk appetite. Reuters Moves late in the year can also be magnified by portfolio adjustments, as funds lock in gains or harvest losses before the calendar turns. “Some year-end rebalancing is going on,” Michael Dehal, senior
31 December 2025
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Bitcoin price today slips under $88,000 as year-end trade thins; Coinbase, miners mixed

Bitcoin price today slips under $88,000 as year-end trade thins; Coinbase, miners mixed

Bitcoin fell below $88,000 Wednesday, last down 0.7% at $87,753 as thin trading and rate uncertainty weighed. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $355 million in net inflows Tuesday, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust reporting $67.8 billion in assets. Initial U.S. jobless claims dropped to 199,000 last week. Coinbase fell 1.1%, while bitcoin miner Riot Platforms gained 1.6% in regular trading.
31 December 2025
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Coinbase stock today: COIN drops as bitcoin slips in year-end session — what investors watch next

Coinbase stock today: COIN drops as bitcoin slips in year-end session — what investors watch next

Coinbase shares fell 1.3% to $228.52 in early afternoon trading Wednesday, tracking a 0.8% dip in bitcoin to $87,538. Crypto-linked stocks were mixed, with Robinhood down 0.5% and Riot Platforms up 2.0%. U.S. equity markets close Thursday for New Year’s Day. Coinbase’s next earnings report is expected Feb. 12, according to Nasdaq.
31 December 2025
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Strategy (MSTR) stock slips with bitcoin as new filing details $108.8 million crypto buy

Strategy (MSTR) stock slips with bitcoin as new filing details $108.8 million crypto buy

Strategy Inc shares fell 1.8% to $152.88 midday Wednesday as bitcoin dropped over 1%. The company disclosed buying 1,229 bitcoins for $108.8 million last week, funded by selling 663,450 shares. Strategy now holds 672,497 bitcoins, valued at about $58.9 billion at current prices. Around $11.7 billion in stock remains available for sale under its at-the-market program.
31 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:25 AM EST Nearly 20% of FTSE 100 CEOs Reside Outside the UK February 8, 2026, 12:25 AM EST. Almost a fifth of CEOs leading FTSE 100 companies live outside the United Kingdom, marking a significant shift in corporate leadership geography. This trend reflects the increasing globalization of Britain's top businesses. The FTSE 100, representing the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, has seen growing international executive influence. Analysts point to this as evidence of the UK's evolving corporate landscape post-Brexit. The presence of foreign-resident
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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